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Company Insights
NewAfterpay – Competitor Profile
Afterpay offers buy now pay later (BNPL) services, enabling consumers to pay for purchases in installments. Initially an online-only payment solution, it is now also available for in-store purchases in select countries. Founded in Australia in October 2014, Afterpay subsequently expanded its operations by launching in New Zealand (May 2017), the US (May 2018), the UK (under the Clearpay brand name) (August 2018), and Canada (August 2020). In addition to the UK, Clearpay was also available in other European markets...
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Sector Analysis
NewGermany Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2027
Germany Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the German cards and payments market was $593.5 billion in 2023. The rising adoption of contactless cards, the proliferation of digital-only banks, the emergence of alternative payment solutions, and growth in the e-commerce space will propel the German cards and payments market growth at a CAGR of more than 8% during 2023-2027. Germany Card Transactions Outlook, 2023-2027 ($ Billion) Buy the Full Report for More Information...
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Thematic Analysis
Payments Sector Scorecard – Thematic Intelligence
Payments Sector Scorecard Thematic Intelligence Report Overview Disruptive solutions such as blockchain, AI, and cloud technology are driving changes in the payments industry. Companies such as JPMorgan Chase, GoogleC, Visa, and Mastercard are heavily investing in these solutions even though they are at their early stage of using disruptive technologies. In addition, incumbent companies acquire startups and stakes in competitors to grow their market share. Fintech startups first showed interest in new payment solutions such as open banking, blockchain, and...
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Thematic Analysis
Banking Predictions for 2024 – Thematic Intelligence
Exploring in-depth trends and insights from the ‘Banking Predictions for 2024’ report will enable you to: Analyze the major themes that will impact the banking industry in 2024. Identify the top 20 themes impacting the banking industry – artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the future of work, cloud computing, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, fintech, internet of things, big data, social media, financial wellness, digital lending, digital banking, conversational platforms, personalization, data privacy, and open banking. Understand a wide range of disruptive themes that...
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Company Insights
Atome – Competitor Profile
Atome is one of the most widely preferred buy now, pay later (BNPL) service providers in Southeast Asia. Launched in December 2019, Atome serves over 30 million users across 10 countries. Atome is part of fintech company Atome Financial, which is the subsidiary of Singapore-based Advance Intelligence Group. Atome offers both online and in-store payment options to customers, enabling them to pay for their purchases in three or six equal installments. To entice customers, it offers its own loyalty program,...
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Analyst Opinions
Branches to Bots – How Startups Reimagine FinTech
FinTech Startups Report Overview The journey of FinTech, progressing from its foundation era of 1.0 to the dynamic landscape of 4.0, marks a transformation from basic digitization efforts to the seamless integration of AI technologies. Amidst this evolutionary trajectory, startups have emerged as a key force, igniting substantial shifts within the banking and payments sector. In the current phase, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) revolutionize the FinTech landscape. Blockchain-led decentralized financial systems have emerged...
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Company Insights
Klarna – Competitor Profile
Klarna is a Swedish online payment services provider (PSP) that offers a range of buy now pay later (BNPL) solutions. Established in 2005, the company now serves over 150 million customers and is accepted by over 500,000 merchants across 45 countries. Klarna acquired SOFORT in 2014, turning it into one of the largest PSPs in the European ecommerce space. According to GlobalData’s 2023 Financial Services Consumer Survey, Klarna accounts for 12% of all ecommerce sales in Sweden, 8% in Norway,...
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Sector Analysis
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Market Size, Share, Trends and Analysis by Spend Category, Region and Segment Forecast to 2026
Explore actionable market insights from the following data in our ‘Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)’ report: Make informed decisions about market entry, technology adoption, and project planning Identify your competitors' capabilities to stay ahead in the market Identify promising segment analysis (spend category), growth trends, regional trends, and markets to expand your regional presence, product portfolio, or successful investment Anticipate expected changes in demand and adjust your business development strategies Identify ongoing potential projects across regions How is our Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) report different from other reports...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Father’s Day Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes, Buying Dynamics and Key Players, 2023 Update
UK Father’s Day Market Report Overview Experience gifts continue to rise in popularity for Father’s Day occasions in the UK. The proportion of consumers that stated they financed their Father’s Day and Mother’s Day spending using Buy Now Pay Later options. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) finance options were more popular for Father’s Day 2023 than they were for Mother’s Day this year, with more than 9% of shoppers using this payment option to finance their spending on this occasion....
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Company Insights
Affirm – Competitor Profile
Founded in 2012, Affirm was one of the earliest buy now pay later (BNPL) startups enabling consumers to pay for goods and services in installments. Its BNPL service was initially available online but was later extended for in-store purchases. In January 2021, Affirm acquired Canadian BNPL provider PayBright and started its operations in the country. With the popularity of BNPL in Australia, Affirm decided to enter the market in December 2021 and take on domestic BNPL provider Afterpay. However, in...